(LEGACY) Gen2 Steel Sheet Holder for Lack Enclosures

A new redesigned version GEN2 Steel Sheet holder is available now:
GEN2 Steel Sheet Holder V2 for Lack Enclosures

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The Gen2 Steel Sheet Holder for Prusa MK2.5 and MK3 is part of the GEN2 Modular Storage System I designed which features a simplified installation method that allows you to rearrange and customize layouts in minutes.

Originally designed for the “Original Prusa i3 MK3 ENCLOSURE…", The Lack drawers have found their way on to many desks, workbenches, and other tables as well. Now with the Gen2's rail design you can quickly swap the storage units between work areas.

Features:
• Gen2 rails allowing quick and easier swap-ability and combinations of many Gen2 Storage System designs.
• Steel sheet backer holds sheets in position. Optional magnets provide a gentle hold against the backer.
• Designed for larger and easier to install wood screws over the original lack enclosure drawer design.

HARDWARE
• Screwdriver
• Countersunk woodscrews: (Metric: 4x25mm to 4x16mm) or (SAE: #6 or #8 up to 1" long)
• Drill bit that is smaller diameter than the wood screws
• Pen, Marker, or Scratch Awl
• Magnets (Optional): 10x5x2mm or 10x2mm
• M3 nuts
• M3 Screws M3x6 - M3x10

INSTRUCTIONS
 

• The Gen2 Steel Sheet Holder requires 3 rail units. The easiest way to add 3 units is by printing a Gen2 Rail Double Rail and a Gen2 Rail Single.

Gen 2 Rail Single Download Here
Gen 2 Rail Double Download Here

 • Use templates to mark the hole locations on the surface you are mounting the desired sized rail to.

• Drill out marked locations using a drill bit smaller than the diameter of the wood screw you will be using.

• Prep the rail for installation by installing M3 nuts into the hexagonal holes. You can use a M3 screw to position and tighten the nut in place.

• Install the rail using wood screws, use at least 4 screws on the outer corners to mount the single rail and and 6 to mount the double rail. (extra screw holes are available if you plan to stack more than 2 rows of drawers or contents of heavier than normal weight.)

• Assemble both Steel Sheet Panels. Locate and press in two hex nuts into panel rail, these will be the hexagonal holes.
• Screw the panels to the rail using M3x6 or longer screws.
• Slide the side panels into place on the Gen2 rail units, make sure they are 3 units apart. Fasten the panels to the rail units using M3x6 to M3x10 screws.
• Now install the Steel Sheet Backer. There are optional magnet slots on this part to allow for stacking 10x5x2mm or 10x2mm magnets.
• Using the Steel Sheet Template position the template on the bottom surface of the table directly behind the center most rail unit. mark the three hole positions and drill out using a bit with a smaller diameter than the wood screws
• Screw the Steel Sheet Backer in place using 3 wood screws

• Congratulations! Your steel sheets now have a new home, slide them in place and enjoy!

RECOMMENDED PRINT SETTINGS

Filament: PLA (PETG or ABS for heavier duty storage)
Nozzle Size: 0.4mm
Print Height: 0.2-0.35mm
Infill: 10-20%

GEN2 COMPATIBLE PRINTS
Gen2 Modular Lack Enclosure Drawers Download HERE
Gen2 Modular Tilt Drawers Download HERE
Gen2 Large Modular Tilt Drawers Download HERE
Gen2 Large Enclosure Bins Download HERE